Audiobook Lovin’ Presents: An interview with Jeffrey Kaer

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Jeffrey Kafer to the blog.

Jeffrey Kafer is a full-time SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator. He has narrated over 450 books in almost every genre for such authors Clive Barker, Steve Alten, Maya Banks, Gregg Olsen and many others. He has 2 degrees in cinema and broadcasting and spent the first part of his career as a video game tester for Microsoft before following his true passion of acting. He’s been on stage since he was 13 (his mom still has the bellhop costume she made) and currently lives in Los Angeles with his family and dog.

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Earth Alone by Daniel Arenson, Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

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Irresistible Force by D.D. Ayres, Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

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SAFE AT LAST by Maya Banks

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June 14, 2018June 9, 2018

Audiobook Lovin’ Presents: A spotlight Feature of Tiffany Williams

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Tiffany Williams to the blog.

Tiffany Williams has been narrating audiobooks since 2013. She’s has been working professionally since 1993 as an actor; director; producer; costume, sound and prop designer; stage manager; technical assistant; box office assistant; board member; business manager, production manager and college professor for theatres in the North Texas area. She has also provided voice-overs for plays, phone messaging services, and training videos. Tiffany has directed numerous productions of “The Vagina Monologues” which raised monies for Hope’s Door, Victims Outreach and the Dallas County Sexual Assault Coalition. Since moving to the East Coast, she has been using her theatre training to narrate audiobooks, and currently has over 85 titles available in various genres: sweet romance, fantasy, self-help, cozy mysteries, and more. Tiffany and her audio engineer husband, Sean, opened Airbending Media Productions, LLC in 2014, and fully produce audiobooks from their home office/studio.***

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Dragon Trails by Ava Richardson

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The Cast Iron Cookbook by Sarah Sophia

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June 13, 2018June 7, 2018

Audiobook Lovin’ Presents: Spotlight Feature of Robert Petkoff

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Robert Petkoff to the blog

Robert Petkoff has performed in Film, TV, and on stage in the U.S. and around the world. He

was most recently seen on film in Woody Allen’s Irrational Man and on TV in Madame Secretary. On Broadway he was last seen in All The Way with Bryan Cranston. Other Broadway credits include Anything Goes, Spamalot, Ragtime, and Fiddler on the Roof. He is an Audie and Earphones Award winning audiobook narrator, being privileged enough to narrate work from such authors as David Foster Wallace, Michael Koryta, and Kresley Cole to name a

few. He lives in NewYork City.

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June 12, 2018June 7, 2018

Audiobook Lovin’ Presents: An interview with Robyn Peterman

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Robyn Peterman to the blog.

NYT and USA Today best selling author, Robyn Peterman writes because the people inside her head won’t leave her alone until she gives them life on paper. She writes snarky, sexy, funny paranormal and snarky, sexy, funny contemporaries. Her addictions include laughing really hard with friends, shoes (the expensive kind), Target, Coke Zero Cherry with extra ice in a styrofoam cup, bejeweled reading glasses, her kids, her super-hot hubby and collecting stray animals. A former professional actress, with Broadway, film and T.V. credits, she now lives in the south with her family and too many animals to count. Writing gives her peace and makes her whole, plus having a job where she can work in her underpants works really well for her.

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Hi Robyn, thank you very much for joining us for Audiobook Lovin’!!

For those that may not know you, why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became an author?

Okay… here it goes!

I write because the people inside my head won’t leave me alone until I give them life on paper. I write snarky, sexy, funny paranormal and snarky, sexy, funny contemporaries. My addictions include laughing really hard with friends, shoes (the expensive kind), Target, Coke Zero Cherry with rabbit turd ice in a Yeti cup, bejeweled reading glasses, my kids, my super-hot hubby and collecting stray animals. I was a former professional actress, with Broadway, film and T.V. credits. I now live in the south with my family and too many animals to count. Writing gives me peace and makes me whole, plus having a job where I can work in my underpants works really well for me.

As of today you currently have 23 audiobooks listed on Audible. What made you decide to turn your books into audiobooks.

I adore audio books and I wanted my own! LOL. I’ve been lucky to have had brilliant narrators bring my words to life and it delights me to no end to hear their interpretations.

Are you involved in the casting of your audiobooks and if so how do you go about selecting your narrators?

I’m very involved. Four of my series are produced through Audible and one through ACX. I have lists of narrators that I love and have gone after them! Thankfully everyone has said yes.

What do you love/like about audiobooks?

Everything. I do love to read a book first. I like to let my own imagination figure out what I hear and see. I’m a little weird like that. LOL

After I read then I will listen. I’m always amazed by things I missed. I love hearing another interpretation. PLUS it makes long car rides zip along.

Are you a Plotter or Pantser and how does that affect your writing?

100% Pantser. A major point of joy for me in writing is not knowing what comes next. I love being surprised. The most difficult part of a book for me to write is the end. I know what has to happen and there are no more surprises left. If I ever get stuck, I know I made a wrong turn. I simply back up a chapter and take off again.

We often hear (or read on social media) the authors speak about going off to their “writing cave” …. Do you have one and if so, what does it look like? What are your must have items?

I have several caves. I write best at home or in my car. Seriously. I have written many books waiting for my kids at their activities! I have a very cozy office with a fireplace and I’m in there all winter. However, in the spring and summer I write outside. I have a gazebo that I adore and my back porch is my other go-to spot. I can see all my flowers and I like listening to the birds. LOL

As far as must have items… I love coke (the drink not the drug LOL) in a Yeti cup with rabbit turd ice. And when my brain is tired, I play Soda Candy Crush. Sadly, I’m very good at it…

Can you tell us a little about your upcoming release.

It’s called Tallulah’s Temptation and it comes out June 21, 2018. The easiest way to tell you is to give you the blurb…. So here it is!

Pirate Doug

What in the Chicken of the Sea was I thinking to agree to this half arsed Otherworld Defense Agency mission?

I’m the most absurdly good looking Vampire Pirate of the High Seas. Being on the run for my life is very important work… and a freaking full time job. Defending Mermaids from some vicious Sea Hags is going to cut into my pilfering time.

Unacceptable.

Even though this is a very bad move on my part, I know I’ll eventually agree—too many bounties on my arse to refuse, and the thought of a certain Mermaid makes my roger quite jolly.

However, Tallulah, the leader of the Mystical Isle Pod of Mermaids, isn’t going to be happy to see me… at all. The horrible, sexy, breathtaking woman has been starring in my dreams for too many years to count. Sadly, just when my mind wanders to the really good nookie part, the dream ends with her lopping my Johnson off.

I just hope to Hell and back that the Sea Hags have some outstanding booty to steal. If I’m going to have to regrow my tallywhacker, the treasure had better damned well be worth it.

Tallulah

Running a tourist trap for humans in the Bermuda Triangle had sounded like a fine plan—until it wasn’t. With the Sea Hags gunning for our island and ruining our questionably successful business, I did what any desperate Mermaid would do. I called for backup.

Of course, getting help from the Otherworld Defense Agency is risky as they don’t usually deal with ocean creatures. Whatever. Desperate times call for crappy measures. Chances are they’ll send freaking Pirates. I hate Pirates…

Well, I hate one Pirate in particular.

Hopefully, it won’t be the one seafaring jackhole I despise more than any other. Pirate Doug would be an idiot to show his face here after what he’d done. Not only did the dumbass abscond with our treasure, the son-of-a-bitch took my heart with him as well.

I’ll tear his sorry ass to shreds if he so much as steps even one hairy toe on my island.

http://robynpeterman.com/talulahs-temptation/

What are you working on next?

I have a new series called Sea Shenanigans. It’s part of the Love Spells Collection that I’m in with a bunch of other fantabulous comedic paranormal authors. I have four Sea Shenanigans books coming out this summer. They’re about Pirates and Mermaids… nuff said. LOL Book One, Tallulah’s Temptation, comes out June 21, 2018. Book Two, Ariel’s Antics, comes out July 12, 2018. Book Three, Misty’s Mayhem, comes out August 16, 2018. And Book Four, Madison’s Mess, comes out September 13, 2018. ALSO… Fashionably Fabulous will be coming out late fall 2018. The good news is all of these books will also be in audio!

You can check out my website for snippets and buy links!!

http://robynpeterman.com/talulahs-temptation/

Any upcoming appearances that you’ll be attending where readers can meet you?

I will be driving my kids all over the country this summer between lacrosse and dance! In the fall I will be the guest of honor at Imaginarium in Louisville KY.

Here’s the link if you want to stop by!! http://www.entertheimaginarium.com

Thank you Robyn for joining us today and being part of the Audiobook Lovin Series! Looking forward to your upcoming releases!!!

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June 11, 2018June 7, 2018

AudioBook Lovin’ Presents: A guest post by Lorelei King

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome the amazing Lorelei King to the blog

LORELEI KING is an actress who has appeared in films such as Notting Hill, House of Mirth and (as the voice of MUTHUR) Alien: Covenant. She has played regular and recurring characters in popular British television shows such as Chef, Cold Feet, and Emmerdale. A multi-award-winning audio book narrator, she is one of the first inductees into Audible’s ‘Narrator Hall of Fame’. Once described as ‘the best known American voice on Radio 4’, Lorelei has recorded more than 200 programs for the BBC. She is co-founder of the digital publishing company, Creative Content Ltd. www.loreleiking.com www.creativecontentdigital.com

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Here are a few examples of Lorelei’s work

Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs

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The Cursed of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones

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June 8, 2018June 6, 2018

AudioBook Lovin’ Presents: A spotlight feature of Antony Ferguson

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Antony Ferguson to the blog

Antony Ferguson is a native of London, England. Upon leaving Drama school, he worked extensively in English repertory theatres; most notably playing the lead in Edward II, Don Juan, and Lord Byron in a production of Camino Real for Alan Ayckbourn’s theatre company. He has twice appeared on London’s West End, winning the award for best actor as Jimmy Porter in (an award winning production of) Look Back In Anger, and playing the lead in The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew, by Robert Bolt. Upon moving to New York City, he worked regularly Off Broadway, in regional theatre and on national tours. He has a wide experience in performing Shakespeare, Chekov, Shaw etc., and has won several awards for his work.

Antony got involved in audiobook narration several years ago, as an extension to his regular voice over work, and has recorded over 160 books. He loves all genre of audiobooks, but has a special love of recording Romantic Fiction. The characters, the situations, and the passion are just so much fun to perform! He is an Audiofile Earphone Award winner.

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June 7, 2018June 4, 2018

AudioBook Lovin’ Presents: An Interview with Lia Langola

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Lia Langola

Hi Lia and thank you very much for joining us for Audiobook Lovin’!!

For those that may not know you, why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became a narrator?

I am theatre trained actress that got into narrating audiobooks about five years ago. An old theatre colleague recommended I try it & I loved it! I also spent a few years working at an “adult novelty” store, so I have a big heart-on for sex self-help books. There is so much to learn about sex & intimacy… I find the psychology around it fascinating. Plus, the “accessories” one can discover to amp up pleasure is fun, too!

Do you narrator full time? Are there other voice over jobs you’ve done (still doing)?

I am a full-time narrator. Yeah! Recently, I started auditioning for some animation projects just to get a feel for it. I’ve been cast in two projects that are being worked on. One should be out by the end of the year, with the other having pre-view clips by then, too. I’m pretty excited about it.

Do you record at home or use studios? (tell us a little bit about your home studio..)
I am fortunate to have a home studio. It’s a Studio Bricks one. LOVE. IT. It’s been so much easier to record since I got it. (I live fairly close to an airport, so when the planes went by, I had to stop recording until they went past. Such a time suck!)

What do you love/like about audiobooks?
I love reading books from new authors. It’s been such a lovely experience to narrate for them. And, as I meet more and more fellow narrators, I’m listening to their work, in all kinds of genres. The talent out there is staggering!

Many of us are a sucker for accents! What is your favorite accent to perform? Which accent is the hardest for you to perform?

It’s fun doing accents. I’ve done several, but Texan, Irish, and French are my favorites. Australian is my downfall… It starts off great, but by the end of the sentence, it’s melded into Cockney.

How do you prep for a new book? (i.e. read the full book?)

I read the manuscript, take notes on characters (age, accents, character traits), review any notes the author or publisher may have provided, research any words/phrases/locations I am unfamiliar with, then head to the booth to record.

How do you select how the characters are going to sound/their tones?
The descriptions authors provide are the key. There is so much information to be gleaned from a manuscript. Then I add my interpretation to figure out where to place the voice for each character.

How do you manage or what is your process of remember what the character from a previous book sounds like when they reappear in a new book (or if not part of a series, but standalone, characters as they pop in and out of the story)?

I keep all my hand-written notes for review, then go back & listen to clips to remind myself of the characters voice. If I know it will be a series, I ask in advance if there are returning characters to help with that, too.

What is your favorite sub-genre of Romance to perform?
Hmmm…. I enjoy sex-self help books, as that can lead to all kinds of heightened romance for the listeners, Along with erotica that shows respect for all the players in the book.

Is there a genre that you have yet to narrate in that you’d like to?
I’ve not yet narrated a paranormal/fantasy/sci-fi romance. It would be fun to try something like that.

When you’re not working… what do you do for fun?

Sit outside & enjoy the sun! Being in a small, dark booth all day really makes you appreciate being out in nature.

What are you working on next? (NOTE: this will be published in June)

Just finished two novels from Lauren Gallagher, “All the King’s Horses” and “The Best Laid Plans,” co-narrated with the wonderful Michael Ferraiuolo. Plus, the “Vegas Heat” series by Erika Wilde will be out soon. More projects in the works, too.

Let’s have a little fun before we go and get to know you a little better…. ready?

Vanilla or Chocolate? – Both
Coffee or Tea? – Tea
Winter or Summer – Niether
West Coast or East Coast? – West
Pie or Cake? – Both
Texting or Talking? – Talking
Marvel or DC? – Both
TV or Movies? – Movies
Facebook or Twitter? – Facebook
Paperbooks or Digital? – Paperbooks
Classic Rock or Old School Hip Hop? – Both
Cats or Dogs? – Both
Thank you Lia for joining us today and being part of the Audiobook Lovin Series! Looking forward to your upcoming releases!!!

Lia Langola is a sex-positive audiobook narrator. She loves the pleasure of narrating quality erotica/sexy stories that encourage sex-positive, pleasurable listening experiences, while having a great sense of fun about it! And, from having worked in an adult novelty store for several years, books involving sex education are a favorite. So many customers asked questions on how to talk, stimulate, fantasize, kiss, touch, feel, orgasm by themselves and with lover(s). She want to encourage listeners of theses audiobooks to have a positive experience learning about the many aspects of sex, including the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects. With these audiobooks, she is able to continue helping people share all the wonderful things that consensual, safe sex can be!

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June 6, 2018June 4, 2018

Audio Book Lovin’ Presents: Interview with Andi Arndt

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Andi Arndt

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Multiple Audie Award winner Andi Arndt has narrated nearly 300 titles for all major publishers across many genres, and she also works with many of today’s best selling indie romance authors. She is the Executive Producer of Lyric Audiobooks, whose productions have won Audie, Earphones and Voice Arts Awards, and her production of J. Bengtsson’s CAKE: A Love Story is a finalist for the 2018 Audie Award in Romance.

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Here are a few samples of Andi’s work

Getting Schooled Samples: https://soundcloud.com/audible/getting-schooled
Blooper Sample: https://soundcloud.com/andiarndt/nothing-like-starting-a-book-with-a-blooper-on-the-titlenice-one

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June 5, 2018June 5, 2018

AudioBook Lovin’ presents: Guest Blogger Narrator Amanda Ronconi

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome narrator Amanda Ronconi

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Amanda Ronconi is an actress and narrator who divides her time between New York City and Upstate New York. She has a BFA from NYU, where she studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory. She has performed in theaters around New York City and regionally at The Alley, Capital Rep and many productions at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

Her Off-Broadway solo comedy, Shirley at the Tropicana, received critical acclaim and was subsequently featured in The New York Times. Film and TV credits include Daydream Believer (Slamdance 2001’s Best Dramatic Feature winner), The Understudy, Deadly Sins (ID Discovery), IFC’s Get Hit and Chasing Paradise. National network and regional commercials include Chase Bank, Sony and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Her voiceover work encompasses nearly 100 audiobooks available on Audible.com. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity.

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June 4, 2018June 3, 2018

Audio Book Lovin’ presents: A Spotlight Feature of Kai Kennicott

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Kai Kennicott to the blog today.

Kai Kennicott is a

Narrator

Book Enthusiast

Lover of Candles and Fancy Cheese

Kai Kennicott believes that everything should be done in moderation, even moderation in moderation. She, however, has not taken this to heart in her voice over career. With over 130 audiobooks available for sale, being moderate has taken a back seat to her insatiable appetite for consuming, telling, and enjoying ebooks. Kai started her narration career as a three year old diva who tried stealing every bit of limelight she could as her dad helplessly tried to steer the VHS camcorder away to record what they were having for dinner that night. Since then, Kai has been enamored with performing and storytelling. From the days of first picking up Julie Garwood, Kai Kennicott has been a huge romance fan and an even bigger book nerd. She is so ecstatic that her passion has become her life’s work. She takes pride in the opportunity of becoming a narrator and is unbelievably humbled that people listen to her voice overs.

Find out more about Kai here: Website | Facebook | Twitter

The Truth About Lennon

By K.L. Grayson

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Lennon Barrick-St. James is making headlines as New York City’s hottest new socialite. Only she isn’t new at all. One well-intentioned night gone horribly wrong has landed the daughter of vice presidential candidate Christopher St. James on the front page of every newspaper and magazine in the country.

Forced by her father to stay out of the limelight, Lennon flees to the quiet town of Heaven, Texas, where she vows to lie low and avoid men. Well, except for the sexy biker she just ran off the road—she definitely won’t be avoiding him.

Noah Cunningham already has one girl in his life, and he sure as hell doesn’t need another. Especially the beautiful and sinfully sweet angel that just descended upon the quiet little town he calls home.

The only problem is that the more time he spends with Lennon, the more he wants to be with her. And that’s just not going to work for Noah. He’s already been burned once, and he’s not so sure he’s ready to go down that road again.

Noah has spent the last five years putting his life back together after secrets and lies ripped it apart. So what will happen when he learns the truth about Lennon?

Decadent Dreams

by Nicole Garcia

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Nico

My dreams haunt me. I feel as if I am falling into a pit of impending doom, but even that has not prepared me for the rollercoaster of emotions that flood over me when I’m near Phoenix. I have to keep my distance from her. I need to. It’s the only thing I can do to keep from getting hurt again. Staying away from her proves to be a much harder task than I could have ever imagined. She’s not only my assistant, but she’s half my age. She gets under my skin and irritates the shit out of me, yet, one smile, one laugh, and I’m melting into a puddle at her feet. Falling in love with her is a bad idea, a very bad idea, because she just may be the one person who breaks my heart for good this time.

Phoenix

Nico is my boss. He’s demanding, bitter, brooding, and a downright bully at times. But, all that doesn’t deter me from him at all because I can see kindness and compassion in his eyes. I know the secret he’s keeping from everyone and why he’s so guarded with his heart. I don’t care about his secret, nor do I care that he’s twice my age. What matters is the undeniable attraction we feel for each other. If only he can just let go of the past and see what’s right in front of him.

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June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

Audiobook Lovin’ presents: A spotlight feature of Lili Valente

Viviana, Enchantress of Books and I are pleased to welcome Lili Valente to the blog today!!

Lili Valente has slept under the stars in Greece, eaten dinner at midnight with French men who couldn’t be trusted to keep their mouths on their food, and walked alone through Munich’s red light district after dark and lived to tell the tale. These days you can find her writing in a tent beside the sea, drinking coconut water and thinking delightfully dirty thoughts.

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The V Card

by Lauren Blakely & Lili Valente

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York

Published: December 13, 2017

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A brand new sinfully sexy standalone romantic comedy from bestselling authors Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente!

When you think about how easy it is to lose keys, phones, sunglasses and your dignity on social media, you might figure it’d be a cinch for me to ditch my V Card.
You’d be wrong.
At 25, I run a successful business, live in a fantastic apartment, and have fabulous friends to go out with any night of the week. And yet I’m still a card-carrying member of a club I don’t want to belong to anymore. Good thing I know just the man for the deflowering job—my brother’s business partner and best friend.
Graham Campbell is charming, smart, and, I’m told, oh-so-skilled in the sack. As long as I keep my eyes on the prize, there’s no way this pluck-the-flower project could possibly complicate matters.
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Work and pleasure. As the CEO of a fast-growing company, I’ve been enjoying both to the fullest. What do I do when the board throws me for an unexpected loop so I can keep my business in my hands? I enlist the help of my best friend’s little sister since she holds a big stake in the company. But then I learn there’s another big stake she wants.
The one between my legs.
I can do this. Seven nights to teach her everything I know in the bedroom. There’s no way I’ll fall for her, even though she’s earning top grades in every single sinfully sexy lesson. And turns out I’m learning something too. The trouble is I don’t have the answer key to what to do when I fall hard for her.
And that throws a whole new hitch in my plans.